EATTHERICH

I heard a guy make the comment that the reason to buy this truck was because of the height of the new hospital building.He said something about the hospitals insurance cost would be sky high unless the city had a ladder truck that would reach the upper floors.

WatchDog

Do you know what is the most watched procurement made by any municipality when it comes to expenditures of tax dollar funding? Fire trucks.

I think it's time to strengthen some local ethics requirements in this city and maybe enhance Public Transparency and Disclosure. Do you know what the number one hindering problem is when it comes to this type of expenditure. Municipalities just like city councils that are the "dark" and blind trust. That bid process can make or break municipality especially when the possibility of an investigation into the procurement occurs "after the fact". That's why States encourage municipalities to seek advice when it comes this type of procurement. It is amazing what a community analysis can make a difference not only when "Fighting fires but PREVENTING FIRES" and equipment that may or many NOT be needed.

Maybe it's time for city council to exam all aspects for this expenditure at had.